As we wind the year down, its around this time where I start to clear the inbox. As I dig up the last few gems before deletion, I came across three Statik Selektah’s singles, “Crystal Clear” featuring Royce Da 5’9 and “All You Need” featuring Action Bronson, Elle Varner, Ab-Soul, and I believe Chauncy Sherod of CharlieRed, and “Beautiful Life” featuring once agai, Action Bronson and Joey Bada$$. This comes from Selektah’s,”Lucky 7” which is out now. If these singles don’t get you to buy “Lucky 7“, I don’t know what will.Continue reading »

In honor of Joey Bada$$’s “B4DA$$” dropping on Tuesday, Statik Selektah lets loose one of the shining records he happened to produce, “Run Up On Ya“. This one features Action Bronson and Elle Varner.Continue reading »

Though the album has somewhat leak through some blogs, we’re keeping it respectable as we let loose another track from Statik Selektah’s “What Goes Around“. In this track, he lures Action Bronson and Chauncy Sherod (BKA Rocki Evans of CharlieRed) in the booth for the recordings of “Long Time“.

You can get this single through iTunes, or you can purchase the entire album, “What Goes Around” when it drops on August 19th.Continue reading »

Ahh yes Soul comes through with the clutch for the night. Ab-Soul premieres his newest single, “Stigmata” that features Action Bronson and Saudi Money Asaad. Produced by Rahki we can expect “These Days” to come very soonContinue reading »

Never understood how you can take shots at someone, say that it isn’t a diss track, and then proceed to continue to talk shit. I guess that’s the thing to do now. A$ton Matthews recruits Action Bronson and Flatbush Zombies for his latest record, “TLC“. Produced by V Don, you can expect Matthews’s project, “3:16” to come out soon.Continue reading »

While the solo freestyles are still going on, XXL decides to release the 1st round of the group cypher sessions; this one featuring Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Ab-Soul & Travi$ Scott. Featuring DJ Drama, they do their sweet sixteen over the Jahlil Beats production.

Every year there is always a massive debate as to who is getting it, when it comes to upcoming music. XXL probably takes one of the biggest hits, because they are the ones who actually let the people vote and decide. There are no heavyweights at a round table judging who’s going to be the next star. It’s always been said, if you don’t like what you hear, don’t support it. You can’t be surprised if you see a famed 15 minutes goes past an hour, if all you do is talk about that person or their music. So, for years of debates, controversy, and questionable covers, I think XXL has got the 2013 issue right this time.

Running a blog that showcases nothing but upcomers and undergrounders, it great to see that people are looking past what’s on tv and on the radio, and delving a little bit deeper into what’s coming up next. I can personally say that each person on this cover has been working their ass off, grinding, making a name for themselves, perfecting their craft, and giving good memorable music to the public. I can stand by my statement because well… they all have been featured on Anonymously Gifted! You can search any name on this cover, and 90% of the content will show up.

To see the people that we’ve been pushing for years, out grow the anonymous tag to gaining exposures in magazines, is an accomplishment. We WILL continue to put forth the effort to bring amazing up and comers for years to come. Everyone deserves a shot in life. Thank you to XXL and congratulation to the Class of 13.